Thelypteris germaniana
German's Maiden Fern
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Aspleniaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a epiphytic rhizomatous subshrub.
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Thelypteris germaniana (commonly known as German's maiden fern) is an epiphytic fern belonging to the Aspleniaceae family. Found natively in South America, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions. The genus Thelypteris is notably large, comprising more than 1100 species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Fern
Plant Type
Air Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean, Central America, Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, French Guiana, Haiti, Jamaica, Leeward Is., Panama, Puerto Rico, Windward Is.